[CasearianDaoist]

I think that that is the real story. Thune is keeping his options open for '04. He knows his state better than we do. If he can expose the dems and be gratious, he might be a shoe-in. In the long run I doubt that the people of SD are going to have their futures decided for them by the reservcation vote.

[mwl1]

Yes, remember that Thune will be well-positioned to run against Daschle in 2004, or pick up Daschle's seat should Tiny Tom choose to retire in 2004.